Soraya Jewellery brings recycled silver and gold to Keswick's Main Street

Keswick's Main Street is known for outdoor shops and tearooms, but it is also home to a growing number of independent makers. Among them is Soraya Jewellery, a handmade brand with a strong focus on sustainability.

Soraya Jewellery was founded by silversmith Natasha Soraya Tavangari. It is an independent brand, and the pieces carry her own design sensibility, made by hand rather than bought in. Each piece passes through the hands of the person who designed it, which is part of what makes a small independent jewellery brand feel personal.

The brand's materials are central to its identity. Its jewellery is handcrafted using recycled gold and silver, along with ethically sourced gemstones. For buyers who care about where their jewellery comes from, that offers reassurance that a new piece has not come at a heavy cost to people or the planet.

The opening of its shop at 80 Main Street was marked in a news announcement by Carigiet Cowen, a welcome addition to the town centre.

The premises are more than a shop. Soraya Jewellery has a workshop on site, used both for classes and for bespoke designs, which means customers can talk directly to the maker about a commission.

Classes give visitors and residents the chance to try silversmithing for themselves. Learning how a ring or pendant is shaped and finished is a memorable way to spend part of a holiday, and it leaves people with something they have made with their own hands.

Bespoke work, meanwhile, suits those marking a milestone. A commission made from recycled metals can carry personal meaning and a lighter footprint at the same time. Engagement rings, anniversary gifts and pieces to mark a birth or a special trip to the Lakes are all the kind of occasions where a made-to-order design can feel especially meaningful.

Soraya Jewellery is part of a wider picture in Keswick, where Visit Keswick's shopping guides encourage visitors to seek out the town's independent businesses alongside its better-known names.

To see the collection, ask about bespoke work or book a class, visit the shop at 80 Main Street in Keswick.